Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Sunday evening? Mom had a quick chance to write to you right now. It has been a busy 2 days here over the weekend. Mark & Mom did lots of shopping yesterday but did not get it all done so we have to go back out today & finish the rest. The weather has been really crappy since we got home from vacation. It has been raining the whole time non stop. I guess tomorrow it is suppose to be sunny & in the 60's. It will be nice to see the sun again. 7 days is too long for Mom to go without the sun. I need to have my Vitamin D....lol. Mom has been sad as well because I have not seen a nice sunset, the moon or stars in that amount of time either. I am hoping to see all of them tomorrow night! either way though Mom will whisper to you as I always do. Be listening out for my voice. Smile when you hear me & I will smile too. 
 These next week & upcoming weekend is going to be busy for us. We have company coming on Tuesday through Thursday & then Friday through Sunday. It will be nice to see everyone & Mom will be sad when everyone leaves. I don't really have any updates for you my sweet precious son. I did talk to Meme, Grandpa & my friend, Gary today though. Everyone is doing well. Mom is going with Gary to go see his brother this week. I have seen some recent pictures & he is doing really well. He is a strong guy & true fighter. He still has a long way to go but everything is going in the right direction. Mom will sure to have some updates for you in the coming days. Mom will be doing school work the next couple days before everyone shows up & Mark will be busy with his job as well. 
 I can't believe that it is already October. Fall is definitely here. The weather is chilly & the foliage is just so pretty. It is our favorite time of the year! Mom wants to write the 2 daily prayers for you that I need to catch up on. Here they are:
 October 1~ For he did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted; he did not hide his face from me, but heard when I cried to him. Dear Lord, I'm grateful for your compassion & mercy. When I'm in need, you don't scold or lecture , but you welcome me with open arms. lease fill my heart with that kind of love, so I can do the same for others. Often I run away from people in need, fearing some entanglement & worried that they will need more than I can give. Or I judge them, assuming they've brought their problems on themselves. Give me the sense of mercy that pushes past those obstacles & help me truly love others in your name. " Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry & gave you food or thirsty & gave you something to drink?......" And the King will answer them, " Truly I tell you, just as you did to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. " Amen.
 October 2~ Our steps are made firm by the Lord, when he delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand. Step by step you help me go. Step by step I learn & grow. Step by step you guide me well. Step by---oops, I nearly fell. Step by step you take delight to pick me up & make things right. Step by step & hand in hand with you, along the path you've planned. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Amen.
 Mom is all caught up now. It is getting late for me & I need to be going to bed very soon. Mom is hoping that you have a peaceful night doing all the things you need & want to do. Have fun while Mom is sleeping & if you get a chance come visit me in my dreams. Hope you get to have some adventures along the way as well. Continue to fly high & free. Remember you are forever n my heart, mind & soul. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. I miss you like crazy...every second of the day & night. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. 
 Good night & sweet dreams, Tyler. Until tomorrow.....
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!